Grand Turk Port (TCGDT)

The port consist of a cargo pier which operated by the port authority and handles ranges of cargo including container and freight. The port also have a cruise pier which handle by Grand Turk Cruise Center.

Summer.

Grand Turk Port on Grand Turk is the principal port of the Turks and Caicos Islands which are located N of Haiti.

Beam unrestricted.

Approx 1900 TEU handled annually.

Two designated anchorages available for vessels over 18m LOA, at Grand Turk Island. Town anchorage caters for small cargo vessels and private yachts which use the small Government wharf, depth 1.0m MLW. Both anchorage areas are termed as primary approaches and are regulated and controlled by the dock Customs Officer who is also the Harbour Master. These anchorage zones run W from shore to the 91m contour and are marked with pole type sea buoys, on their N/S seaward boundaries. Both areas are open roadsteads, holding ground is fair but swinging room and depth is very limited. The southern anchorage area that flanks the freighter dock is the better of the two being a little broader and deeper, but not suitable for vessels larger than 80m. Caution: Is necessary at the anchorage off the W side of Grand Turk Island as the anchor may slip off the edge of the bank into deep water; there is very little swinging room, so vessels at anchor should be ready to quit should the wind veer S of SSE.

BA 1441. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

Turks and Caicos Rescue Association assisted by police plane (VHF Ch 16, callsign "Skyhawk"), a 15.2m patrol vessel (callsign "Seaquest"), fast response vessel and fisheries patrol vessel used for search and rescue.

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory. There are no official government licensed pilots, but local pilots are available if required. International cargo vessels, visiting cruise ships or warships usually have local shipping agents arrange for a pilot or supply pilotage information. Several marinas have pilots that assist yachts and can also help larger vessels.

Two vertical fixed red lights at the end of the dock.

Vessels normally only berth during daylight hours, but may leave at any time at Grand Turk Cruise Centre.

Range 0.75m springs, 0.55m neaps.

No tugs available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly. Wind: Blow from the E, at 8-10kts and from April to August, never shift without warning.

COCKBURN TOWN, GRAND TURK ISLAND 21°27.92'N 71°08.80'W UNCTAD LOCODE: TC GDT For details see: COCKBURN HARBOUR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTRE, GRAND TURK ISLAND 21°25.65'N 71°08.68'W ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.

Customs: Vessels arriving from foreign ports are required to proceed to a Port of Entry and notify local authorities, Customs and Immigration, by calling 'Harbour Master' on VHF Ch 16 when within range. Vessels will then be instructed to either anchor in a designated anchorage zone or to moor alongside the dock and await the boarding officer who will accept reports and issue clearance. Immigration: When giving vessels clearance the Harbour Master has authority to give crew members a seven-day stay at no charge.

Clearance from Last Port and Health Certificate.

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.